Head of Compliance

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust compliance management system tailored to BNPL operations and fintech risks.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) and other regulatory bodies, managing correspondence, filings, sandbox testing protocols, and licensing obligations.
• Develop and regularly update internal compliance policies, manuals, and procedures in accordance with local laws, QCB guidelines, and Islamic finance principles.
• Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments across departments and business processes to proactively identify and mitigate regulatory risks.
• Collaborate with the CEO, MLRO, and legal advisors to ensure QCB milestones, regulatory testing, and reporting obligations are met.
• Oversee product and marketing compliance reviews to ensure transparency, fairness, and customer protection
• Ensure the company's digital systems and third-party integrations (e.g., payment gateways, KYC/AML vendors) meet regulatory standards for data security, transaction monitoring, and consumer disclosures.
• Lead and deliver compliance training programs for staff across all levels, fostering a culture of awareness and ethical responsibility.
• Monitor regulatory changes in Qatar and across the MENA region and assess their implications on business operations.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports, audit responses, and compliance documentation to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with the MLRO on AML/CFT issues and ensure integration of financial crime prevention controls within the compliance program.
• Support due diligence processes for vendors, merchants, and partners to mitigate third-party compliance risks.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Certified Compliance Professional (e.g., CAMS, CRCMP, ICA, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in a compliance leadership role within financial services, banking, or fintech.
• In-depth knowledge of QCB regulatory frameworks, including AML/CFT obligations, and consumer protection laws.
• Experience establishing and scaling compliance programs in fast-paced, digital-first environments.
• Familiarity with Islamic finance structures and principles is an advantage.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• Do you hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related discipline?

Experience:

• compliance leadership role: 7 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CAMS, CRCMP, ICA, or equivalent (Preferred)
• QID (Preferred)